Fôtis

Sweet fried banana fritters sold on the street.

Ingredients

• 5 Ripe bananas
• 2 cups Flour
• ¼ cup Sugar
• 1 tsp Nutmeg
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• ½ cup Milk
• ½ tsp Salt
• 3 cups Frying oil

Method

1. Mash the bananas — Mash the very ripe bananas smooth.
2. Make the batter — Mix with flour, sugar, nutmeg, baking powder, salt and enough milk for a thick dropping batter.
3. Rest — Leave 20 minutes.
4. Fry — Drop spoonfuls into hot oil and cook 3 minutes until deep golden.
5. Fôtis are ready — Drain and dust with sugar.

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